Lead Cook

Glenview Public School District 34; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Lead Cook to join their team for the upcoming school year. This role is vital in providing nutritious meals and promoting a positive dining experience for students. You will manage food preparation, oversee inventory, and ensure compliance with health standards while working closely with school staff and volunteers. If you have a passion for cooking and enjoy working in a dynamic environment with children, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in the school community.

Benefits

Board-paid single medical insurance

Board-paid single dental insurance

Life insurance

12 Sick Days

2 Personal Days

8 Paid Holidays

Flex spending

403(b) / 457(b) options

IMRF enrollment

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience preferred, must have strong interest in cooking.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage food preparation, inventory control, and sanitation.
• Supervise breakfast programs and assist with daily cleaning.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Computer Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PowerSchool

Job description

Position Type:
Support Staff/ Cook

Date Posted:
4/10/2025

Location:
District

Date Available:
August 2025

Description:
Full-time Lead Cook needed for the 2025-26 school year.

Purpose: To provide a balanced lunch program and other food services for the school community in accordance with the federal school lunch program and district guidelines, and to promote a positive climate for the students (inclusive of NSSED, LICA, and all District 34 students).

Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Director of Food Services and may interact on a daily basis with the building administration.

Location:This position is located in the kitchen and/or lunchroom of the assigned school.

Responsibilities:

• Has primary responsibility for ordering, food preparation, inventory control, daily reports, sanitation, food and labor cost containment, portion controls, working with volunteers, and cashiers. Supervise breakfast programs at certain schools.
• Responsible for decorating kitchen and setting up promotions
• Take daily deposits to bank
• Assist in food preparation of the day by sanitizing food preparation areas, reading menus, collecting supplies, and turning on equipment
• Assist with breakfast program as needed
• Prepare, cook, and serve food according to proper codes
• Follow standard operating procedures
• Assist in daily cleaning of all food preparation and service areas (including equipment and all serving items)
• Interactwith the Food Services Director, principal, teachers and students
• Assist with cashier responsibilities as needed
• Assist in ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, and completing daily reports
• Post students' daily lunch account deposits to PowerSchool and prepare deposit
• Interacts with building administration, teachers and students on a regular basis
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:
Kitchen experience a plus, computer knowledge a must.

• High school diploma
• Strong interest in cooking and working with children
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic math and computer skills a must
• Strong word processing, internet, and email skills
• Successful completion of district food service test
• Completion of Illinois Sanitation Certificate preferred
• Must provide own transportation

Pay Rate:$16.28-$20.02 per hour depending on experience. This position is a union position and covered by the GPA contract..

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Benefits Include:

• Board-paid single medical insurance
• Board-paid single dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 12 Sick Days, 2 Personal Days
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Flex spending
• 403(b) / 457(b) options
• IMRF enrollment
• Employee Assistance Program

Working Conditions:
This position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 36 pounds and to push or pull up to 100 pounds; to climb ladders, stoop, bend, kneel to put away supplies; and to balance large trays. It also requires strong vision and hearing for communication with students and staff and for proper preparation of food and reading labels.

Application Procedure:
Please apply online.



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